"1968 Chevrolet Nova Is the Last Call for the Powerful L79 Package" The 68 Nova with the L79 engine option (327/325 hp) wasn't the tire scorcher like in previous years but is quite a rare car nonetheless, less than 1300 were built. These engines used a cast iron intake/Rochester carb combination whereas the earlier version had the iconic "Winters" aluminum intake/Holley carb combo, which were rated at 350 hp. Complete article Here: https://www.hotrod.com/features/1968-chevrolet-nova-is-the-last-call-for-the-powerful-l79-package/
I had a 1968 Nova SS. I bought it from a relative who was the original owner in 1978. Maroon with a black vinyl top. Ansen aluminum slot wheels, 350 with a M21 trans and 12 bolt Posi with 4:11 gears, and Mr. Gasket slapper type traction bars. It would run 12.9 all day long back in the day when that was pretty quick, and it never broke. It was a great car. I have many pics of the car, but my ex is holding all my old photos hostage for the last 17 years.
I never could afford one, they were popular enough that they were always more than a similar A body Mopar, so I haven't scrolled thru this thread before. I'll offer this, a famous one from recent times. https://www.hotcars.com/heres-where-the-chevy-nova-from-death-proof-is-today/
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